the spirit of the schoolhouse

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1 collins schoolhouse teacher desk

2 collins schoolhouse weathervane

3 collins schoolhouse bookshelf magic windows

4 collins schoolhouse weathervane

5 collins schoolhouse bell tower

7 collins schoolhouse wood stove

8 collins schoolhouse chimney soot

9 marbles and bell in mirror

10 collins schoolhouse numbers blackboard
On a Sunday afternoon visit to a rural one room schoolhouse, on the opposite end of the county from where my great-grandmother taught a century ago, I thought about how we learn, where we learn, and why we learn. I also thought about how fortunate I was/still am to be surrounded by a family of public educators. That legacy of a lifelong love of learning is not something I take lightly.

4 responses to “the spirit of the schoolhouse”

  1. Sarrah J. Woods Avatar
    Sarrah J. Woods

    What a fun trip back in time! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      Thank you, Sarrah!

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  2. A.K. Maleeke Avatar
    A.K. Maleeke

    Nice pictures, its like a blast from the past. Where is this school located and Is this school currently active or a museum now?

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    1. Amy Avatar
      Amy

      This school is in Steuben County, Indiana. It is only open in the summer months for tours and special events. They host a strawberry shortcake social every August 🙂

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